Cause of Death: Decline of nature for some time. The medical attendant

Notes:

Although Elspeth Burnett recorded as her mother, Mary may have been a daughter of William's first relationship with Margaret Irving who died when she was a young child. Died as pauper. Informant of death Nicholas Thornton, neighbour (his mark), who may not have had detailed knowledge of the family.

John Masterton, son of William Masterton mason settled in New Brunswick, Canada in 1820. John must have travelled to Canada, leaving Margaret his wife pregnant with twins William and John. Sadly he died before his family could follow him.